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    Yamaha 250 Sho Prop help at Elevation

    Hoping someone can steer me in the right direction on what prop to purchase for optimum speed & performance at this lake. This run was empty and I didnt even think to fill up livewells and see what happened. I do have to chop the throttle a couple two-three times on holeshot to boost rpm’s as soon as it hits 3000 and above it takes off. Looking for suggestions for tournament load with partner and livewells loaded.

    Boat: 2015 Phoenix 721
    10” Atlas Hyd JP
    Dual 10ft 3 stage Talons
    4 batteries
    1/2 tank of gas. Approx 20 Gallons.

    Motor: 2015 Yamaha Vmax SHO 250
    Prop: Yamaha Vmax SHO T2 25P

    Light load 2 guys 200lbs tackle and live wells empty. Hydraulic jackplate set at 20 (1.5”) p2p at take off and lowered to 14 (3”) for run.

    Elevation: Lake Powell Utah/AZ 3500ft.

    Boat performance: Air Temp 68*, Water Temp 60*, RPM 5414, GPS Speed 68.2 mph

    Was told I should go with a 22pitch Yamaha T2 prop. Seems like rpms would be right and holeshot would definitely be improved but I am worried about losing my top end. Anyone have an approximate difference in top end between a 22p & 23p.



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    Try the 22T2... You may gain speed as the motor makes more HP at 6000 rpms. A 22P Bravo1 FS or Marks Razor4 XL may also be another good option.

    Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html

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    Can anyone give pros and cons or advantages of one over the other between the 22 T2, bravo1 fs & razor4 xl.
    Obviously the bravo and razor 4 are four blades and would probably add stability but may sacrifice top end?

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    These 4 blades will give the best holeshot, acceleration, handling, load carrying, stay on plane at slower speeds etc.... At the expense of 1-3 mph top end of your fastest prop that will fall short on all other things mentioned.

    Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html